Uncertainty on key Stephenson Quarter site in Newcastle

The future of one of the North East’s key regeneration sites has been thrown into doubt after council bosses unexpectedly cut the developer out of the scheme.

Stephenson Quarter (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)

The Clouston Group has been developing the Stephenson Quarter, behind Newcastle’s Central Station, for more than a decade, bringing around 1,000 jobs to the site with hopes that 2,000 more could be created.

But now Newcastle City Council, which owns the site, has ended its contract with Clouston, saying that the company had failed to make agreed payments to the council.

Flooding chaos at theme park restaurant

Footage captured by a visitor to the popular theme park in Malton, North Yorkshire on Saturday, showed puddles of water forming in The Gourmet Grill restaurant after a deluge of rain.

The two minute clip shows a large chunk of the laminated floor left covered in water with rain seen streaming down a window pane about 5.30pm on Saturday night, reports HullLive.

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Cannabis plants seized from Gateshead home

Cannabis plants grown in a house in Gateshead have been seized and destroyed by police.

Police officers used a warrant to search a home on Camborne Grove in Gateshead on Monday morning.

They discovered a small number of cannabis plants which were taken away and destroyed.

A person inside the house has been spoken to by police.

Cannabis plants removed from a home on Camborne Grove, Gateshead

A police van and car were parked in the street while officers removed the plants from the home.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “The occupant of the property is being spoken to by police and inquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with intelligence about drug use in their local community is encouraged to contact police on 101.”

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How is tonight's weather looking?

The North East should avoid the worst of the rainy weather tonight.

It could be a little bit chilly overnight but is likely to stay dry for most.

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Police work with school to stop dodgy parking

Teachers at a Sunderland school have joined forces with police in a bid to alleviate parking problems on surrounding streets.

Police and staff at Hill View Junior Academy have received a series of complaints about parking disorder as parents drop off and pick up their children at the beginning and end of the school day.

Cars have been parked dangerously on the Stannington Grove entrance to the school, often blocking the road and obstructing traffic, while some residents have also seen vehicles parked illegally over their driveway.

That has sometimes sparked confrontation between parents and residents, with frustrations threatening to boil over.

To ensure the tensions do not escalate further, police and teachers have now come forward to plead for cooperation as the school heads into the final term of the academic year.

Anyone who witnesses irresponsible parking or any subsequent disorder in the area is asked to contact police on 101.

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Eight fire engines at city blaze

Derbyshire fire and rescue service have eight fire engines at the roof fire in Derby.

There are not thought to be any injuries but a number of people had to be evacuated from homes nearby.

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See plumes of smoke in dramatic Derby fire

A large fire broke out in Derby city centre with reports of an explosion.

A fire has broken out in Derby city centre. Reports have come in that there was the sound of a large explosion followed by fire (Image: Derby Telegraph)

Emergency services were called to Friar Gate just before 5pm - Derbyshire Police say the fire is believed to have started in the plant room on the roof of a six-storey building.